Okay people, I've only gotten like, two reviews for this story. What the bloody hell is going on? I thought you guys wanted a sequel to know what happens to Sam and the others!...Why do I get the feeling I'm talking to myself? Look,I like reviews. Reviews are going to keep me sane and happy this week. Do you want to know why? It's my exam week at Northern Kentucky U. That means I have two hours to take very hard tests. I have to take a law test for crying out loud! So please review. If you review and ask it, I might let you have a cameo in this story as an Aes Sedai, Warder, Aiel, SGC personnel, or a Darkfriend (which included the Black Ajah). So there's some incentive! Now read and review or I will be forced to do something...um...not nice!...Blood and bloody ashes my brain is fried...

I own nothing you recognize.

The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass...

What was, what will be, and what is, may still yet fall under the Shadow...

Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time...

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Rand nervously watched the inner ring of the Stargate spinning. He glanced over to Kira. "So why are you going?" he asked her.

"They say I can become an Aes Sedai," Kira said. "Moiraine did a test while you were talking with my Dad and I passed. They want me to train so I don't kill myself accidentally." She shifted the bag on her back and they watched the wormhole establish.

"I have a bad feeling about this," Rand murmured. The two started up the ramp followed by Daniel, Colonel Hailey, Teal'c, Moiraine, and Sorilea.

Rand and Kira stumbled out through the other side, gasping for air and trying not to throw up. They slowly straightened and blinked against the blinding sun of the desert. They walked down the steps and over to the DHD, looking around.

"It's a half a day's trek to Rhuidean," Daniel told them. "They moved the Gate closer to make it easier to travel between the two worlds." The group began the trek towards Rhuidean. As the sun began to set they reached the central square of the city and Daniel led Kira, Rand, Teal'c, and Hailey up to the second floor of an old building.

"I take it this is home for a while," Rand said, setting his duffel bag down.

"This was Sam and Jack's place when they were here," Daniel said. "Out of respect, the Aiel never came up here since their deaths."

Rand turned from inspecting a picture of a random battle. "But you guys have?"

"Every once and a while just to make sure things don't get too dirty or dusty. Our sign of respect for your parents," Hailey said. Rand nodded and began exploring the room, looking at the paintings and books.

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"Think he'll pass the test?" Hailey asked Daniel.

The archaeologist shrugged. "We'll find out soon enough," he said, looking at the arches. They were in a secluded spot in Rhuidean where no one was allowed with the Wise Ones' permission. Daniel had his arms folded as he leaned against the wall, Hailey was pacing nervously around, and Teal'c was sitting calmly on the ground. The Wise Ones that had accompanied them, Sorilea and Aviendha, were talking quietly together.

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Rand walked through the archways, visions of the Aiel's past appearing before his eyes. He continued through until he came to the last archway. Expecting to see the final chapter of the Aiel history, he was surprised when a young man with reddish blonde hair and gray-blue eyes appeared. He had the look of a leader and someone not to be trifled with. Rand could see the heads of red and gold shimmering dragons on his arms.

"The time has come for you to embrace your destiny Rand Carter O'Neill," the man said, his voice commanding.

"Who are you?" Rand asked.

The man stepped into view. "My name is Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn."

"Y…you're the guy I'm named after," Rand exclaimed.

The Dragon nodded. "You are my descendent, as was your mother."

"M…my mother?"

"She did what she could to stop the Dark One, but in the end it was not enough. It now falls to you to destroy the Dark One."

"I've never fought in my life. I don't even know if I can channel," Rand said.

"The power lies within you Rand. If you fail in this, all will fall to Shadow. Countless innocent souls rest in your hands."

"I…I don't know if I can…I'm not a leader, I'm not a hero. I'm just…me. A nobody," Rand said. "Granted no one picked on me in school or anything, but this…this is too…it's too big for me."

"That doesn't sound like something a kid of mine would say," a voice said.

Rand turned and saw a gray haired man walk towards him wearing black combat boots and a set of dark blue BDUs. "Dad…" Rand slowly said.

Jack stood in front of his son, his hands in his pockets. "Looking good kid."

"You're dead…" Rand said, slightly in shock at seeing his father in front of him.

"Was wondering why I was feeling a bit light. Thought maybe I'd lost weight…"

Rand shook himself. "What are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy to see you. Is Mom here too?" he asked hopefully.

"No one knows what happened to your mother," Jack replied. "As for what I'm doing here, I'm here to tell you to grow the hell up. Life isn't easy Rand. It never is. And saving the world, any world, isn't easy. Trust me on that. But it is possible. Your mother and I, along with our friends, managed to save it countless times. Being a hero is in your blood."

"I'm not ready," Rand said.

"No one ever is. The only thing we can do is our best and save as many people as we can." Jack embraced his son. "But no matter what happens, I love you and I'm proud of you," he whispered, vanishing.

Rand blinked, looking around for his father. "Life can be cruel Rand," the Dragon said. "It takes things we hold most dear and steals them away or changes them until they are no longer who we thought them to be."

"But you still have to live life," Rand said softly. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Even if you aren't ready for it." The Dragon Reborn nodded and a brilliant white light blinded Rand.

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Daniel rose to his feet as Rand came towards them. "I take it you passed," he said as the younger man approached them.

"We shall be the judges of that," Aviendha said to Daniel.

"Show us your arms," Sorilea demanded.

Rand pushed up his sleeves and revealed a pair of red and gold dragons encircling his arms. "Satisfied?" he asked.

"You are indeed the descendent of the car'a'carn," Sorilea said. She smiled softly. "We shall have to celebrate."

Rand nodded and walked over to Daniel. "Can I speak with you a moment Daniel?" he asked. Teal'c, Hailey, and Daniel noticed that he hadn't said "Uncle Daniel". Daniel nodded and the two began walking.

"Something wrong Rand?" Daniel asked.

"No. I just…I need you to train me," Rand said.

"Train you?"

"I have to learn how to use saidin. People are going to be depending on me and I have to learn. Please. I'm asking as a friend."

"All right," Daniel agreed. "We'll begin tomorrow." The archaeologist smiled. "Your parents would be proud of you, you know."

Rand smiled, rolling his sleeves back down. "I know," he said.

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A dark figure watched Daniel and Rand walk back towards the main part of the city and he faded into the shadows. He reappeared in a dark room and made his way to a figure sitting in an ornate chair, their face hidden partly in shadow. He knelt down in front of the figure. "Report," the figure ordered in a cruel, bored voice.

"He is the new Dragon," the first figure said in a raspy voice.

The figure sitting on the throne grinned coldly. "Then the time of the Great Lord's return is drawing near. We shall have to send a greeting to this new Dragon."

Yay for cliffhangers! Now review or I will begin to taunt people with every update (and I shan't be nice about them you English pig-dogs!).